Doda district all set to take great leap forward in taping ecotourism potential

DC Vishesh Mahajan inaugurates Tent village; hiking, camping & adventure site in Bhaderwah

Bhaderwah (Doda) : District Doda is all set to take a great leap forward in realizing the abundant potential of eco and adventure tourism.Considered as a lucrative source of employment and income generation, the district administration is embarking on a majestic plan to explore and push ecotourism activities for socioeconomic development of the local communities.
In a step forward in this direction, A Jungle World, Tent Village; Hiking, Camping & Adventure site has been established in the picturesque Chinta valley- half way along the Bhaderwah to Jai Valley road.
The site was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner, Vishesh Mahajan in presence of ADC Bhaderwah, Chowdhary Dil Mir; CPO, Suresh Kumar; ACD, Phulail Singh, other officers and guests.
While interacting with the local media, the DC informed that the district administration is looking for young entrepreneurs who are interested to pitch in for creating a world-class tourism infrastructure to attract tourists from across the world.
“The Nature has bestowed the region with the best of its beauty, and the need is to protect, conserve, and showcase nature at its best to the world. The administration is ready for every kind of support to young entrepreneurs promoting tourism for livelihood,” he added.
Explaining further, he said several government schemes are available to finance their ideas and earn them dignified livelihood. The eco -tourism needs to be promoted with the best services along with traditional blend and essential infrastructure. The growth in eco tourism will push the overall economy of the district, he added.